What is Self-Care?

Difficult Week

Last month, it was a tough month. My kids and I caught the flu. The family was in bed most of the time. I can barely have enough energy to do my usual things. My health is not as good as it use to be. I know I need to focus on self-care once I get better. This made me focus on what is self-care for me.

Improvements Starts from Within

Mom we sometimes have to worry about our family, the husband, the kids, the household, you barely have time or energy for yourself. I made changes to my lifestyle; I decided to take supplements to help with my energy level.

Supplements to Improve Life

I need a change so I started taking natural supplements:

What is Self-Care?

Salus Floradix formula – natural liquid iron supplemet, form red bloodcells, improve iron deficiency, and easy on the stomach

Rhoziva – herbal blend, good for fatigue, improve mental health, improve memory, improve on physical endurance, improve physical and mental health, health when under a large amount of stress

B complex 100 – high amount of vitamin B, good for liver detox, balance cholesterol level and balance hormone.

The above supplement does help to improve my fatigue and stress level.

Time for self-care

I made changes to my schedule to give myself ‘ME TIME’ which I know I am finding it is very important. I started to put more effort into my well-being, even though I can become too exhausted to want to spend time on myself. I try to force myself to spend time on myself.

I make it a regime to workout more in the morning and in the evening. Sometimes I would lay down for 10 minutes to just relax and clear my mind, it really made a big difference. Later, I would do something I enjoy for 5-10 minutes, for example, read a book or sketch a drawing. Doing the above tasks, it really help me to de-stress and help me to relax to improve my well-being.

Sketching Art

Mom Burnt Out

I find that it is easy to for a Mom to feel exhausted or burnt out when all our focus is on the children and your husband. There are many times where I keep on going because you just have to, it is your role. Your family relies on you or who would do it if I am not going to do it. Or, they just expect you to do it. It is tough to keep on going by yourself. You might need some help. I tried some supplements that really helped me out. These supplements are safe for breastfeeding mothers as well. I am breastfeeding my son I do worried that it would harm him if I am not careful with what I take. I take brewer’s yeast which has multiple benefits. Brewer’s yeast is a fungus. It is an ingredient used to make beer and ale. This product is rich in the supply of protein and has B complex vitamin and mineral that stimulates the immune system. If you are breast feeding it helps to increase milk supply. This supplement has iron and helps to increase energy level; it helps to elevate energy level which always helps when you are taking care of little children. Brewer’s yeast combat fatigue and fights off baby blues that can affect Moms. The other supplements that really help with my mood and well being are Sea licious baby and me vitamin. It contains omega 3, DHA, Vitamin D3 that is great for energy, immunity and brain function. When I am exhausted I know it can affect memory, energy and function. This supplement is great; it has no fishy aftertaste. Not only does this supplement help with the brain health it helps your eyes as well. The person who came up with this brand of supplement is a nutritionist who understands what a Mother would need for their health.

Fatigue and Exhaustion

My husband works a lot; there are days where he works long hours and some late nights. I know he needs some extra help with his energy level. What I usually make for him on these days where he needs some extra nutrient is a three herb drink: ginseng, goji berry, and longan. It does not taste bitter or have a horrible aftertaste, so I know he would drink this. No one wants to drink something they want to end up throwing up. Goji berry help with his eyesight when he is constantly on his computer. Goji berry or wolfberry a fruit of Lycium barbarum or Lycium Chinese which helps to boost the immune system, brain activity, protect against heart disease, cancer, and improves life expectancy. Also, the goji berry has vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, selenium, and antioxidant benefits. Many use this fruit to treat eye, liver, and kidney ailments. This berry has a slightly sweet and sour taste. Longan is a juicy, sweet, and it has a pulp texture. This fruit is named round black shiny seed with a white protuberant umbilici that looks like eyes of a legendary Dragon. The extract of the longan fruit promotes growth and physical fitness. It is a tonic for someone who needs a little help. It also helps with anti-aging. It protects blood vessel and prevents the hardening of arteries. Lastly, ginsing Chinese refer as ‘yellow spirit’ ‘magic herb’ king of herbs’ is a herb which has miraculous power. Ginseng helps with exhaustion. How I make the drink is by taking 4 goji berry, 1 ginseng, 3 longan and add to boiling water. Let if sit for a couple of minutes. Throw the water away to clean it. Then, start over pour boiling water into a cup with three herbs. Let if sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, it is ready. You can make 2-3 cups.